Samsung UE55M5500 or Samsung PE43H4500: Which is the better TV?

Samsung UE55M5500 or Samsung PE43H4500: Which is the better TV?

In this brief head to head comparison two competing TVs are reviewed, the Samsung UE55M5500 and the Samsung PE43H4500. The Samsung UE55M5500 is put head to head with the Samsung PE43H4500 in terms of Picture Quality, Connectivity, Efficiency and Ergonomics.

Picture Quality

For comparing the Picture Quality of the Samsung UE55M5500 to that of the Samsung PE43H4500, we review their HDR Support, Refresh Frequency, Brightness, LED Placing, Display Type and Resolution.

HDR Support

false

65%

false

65%

Refresh Frequency

50Hz

71%

100Hz

90%

LED Placing

Edge lit LED

69%

–

80%

Display Type

LCD

92%

Plasma

92%

Resolution

1920×1080 (Full HD)

56%

1024×768 (XGA)

6%

Our analysis shows that the Samsung UE55M5500 has a slightly better Picture Quality in comparison with Samsung PE43H4500.

Connectivity

In order to compare the Connectivity of the Samsung UE55M5500 to that of the Samsung PE43H4500, we review their Smart TV, Ethernet Support, WiFi Support and USB Ports.

Smart TV

true

100%

false

30%

WiFi Support

true

100%

false

63%

USB Ports

2?

76%

1?

51%

To sum it up, the Samsung UE55M5500 has a substantially superior Connectivity compared to Samsung PE43H4500.

Efficiency

For comparing the Efficiency of the two TVs, we compare their Power Consumption and Efficiency Classification.

Power Consumption

96kWh/year

70%

131kWh/year

55%

Efficiency Classification

A+

96%

B

36%

Bottom line, the Samsung UE55M5500 has a better Efficiency in comparison with Samsung PE43H4500.

Ergonomics

In order to compare the Ergonomics of the two TVs, we analyze their Lightness, Thinness and Screen Size.

Lightness

17.6kg

86%

15kg

89%

Thinness

–

80%

235mm

49%

Screen Size

138cm

76%

108cm

56%

Bottom line, the When it comes to Ergonomics, Samsung UE55M5500 is better compared with Samsung PE43H4500.

Bottom Line

In conclusion, we compared the Samsung UE55M5500 to the Samsung PE43H4500 in terms of Picture Quality, Connectivity, Efficiency and Ergonomics and we found that when compared to the Samsung PE43H4500 the Samsung UE55M5500 has slightly better Picture Quality, notably better Connectivity, better Efficiency and better Ergonomics